imperative

ɪmˈpɛrətɪv
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Translation of imperative into German,

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Noun

1.

authority

command or authoritative demand
  • The general issued an imperative to his troops..Der General erteilte seinen Truppen einen Befehl
2.

importance

something extremely important and urgent
Imperativ mdringende Notwendigkeit zwingende Erfordernis Muss n
  • Addressing climate change is an imperative for all nations.Der Klimawandel anzugehen ist ein Imperativ für alle Nationen.
3.

linguistics

TECH.
the grammatical mood used for commands
TECH.
Imperativ mBefehlsform f
  • Use the imperative to give clear instructions.Verwenden Sie den Imperativ, um klare Anweisungen zu geben.

Adjective

1.

urgency

extremely urgent or important, requiring immediate action
dringend unerlässlich zwingend
  • It is imperative to call the doctor now.Es ist dringend, jetzt den Arzt zu rufen.
2.

essential

crucial or necessary for a particular purpose
zwingend erforderlich unerlässlich geboten
  • It's imperative that we act now to prevent further damage..Es ist zwingend erforderlich, dass wir jetzt handeln, um weiteren Schaden zu verhindern
3.

linguistics

TECH.
relating to the grammatical mood used for commands
TECH.
imperativ
  • The imperative form of the verb is used here.Die imperative Form des Verbs wird hier verwendet.
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Expressions with imperative: examples in English and translations in German

unbedingt erforderlich
The imperative verb in the instructions demands immediate action from all participants.
moralisches Gebot
moralische Pflicht
Helping those in need is a moral imperative.
politisches Gebot
politische Notwendigkeit
For many governments, job creation is a political imperative.
Imperativ
Use the imperative form to tell someone to stop.
Imperativ
The imperative mood expresses commands or requests in many languages.
imperative Programmierung
Imperative programming is common in languages like C and Java.

Synonyms and analogies of imperative in English

Examples of imperative in a sentence

  • An imperative from the CEO changed the company's direction.
  • Healthcare reform is an imperative for the government.
  • Education is an imperative for societal progress.
  • The imperative is often used in instructional manuals.
  • Teachers often use the imperative to maintain order.
  • It's imperative to finish the report by tomorrow.

Translations of "imperative" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
unerlässlichadj.

In an emergency, calling for help is an imperative action.

In einem Notfall ist es unerlässlich, Hilfe zu rufen.

zwingendadj.

Documentation and archiving of the entire monitoring process is equally imperative.

Ebenso zwingend ist die saubere Dokumentation und Archivierung des gesamten Monitorings.

zwingend erforderlichadj.

It is imperative to submit your report before the deadline.

Es ist zwingend erforderlich, deinen Bericht vor der Frist einzureichen.

wichtigadj.

It is imperative that the location of this base remain a secret.

Es ist wichtig, dass der Ort dieser Basis geheim bleibt.

unabdingbaradj.

Gaining a deeper understanding of the topic is imperative for effective communication.

Ein tieferes Verständnis des Themas ist für eine effektive Kommunikation unabdingbar.

Noun
derImperativnm.

The optative and imperative are derived directly from the stem.

Direkt vom Stamm werden die Optative und der Imperativ abgeleitet.

dasMussnn.

For success, networking is imperative in today's job market.

Netzwerken ist heutzutage auf dem Arbeitsmarkt ein Muss für den Erfolg.

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imperative: Examples and translations in context

The curtailing of water usage during droughts is imperative for conservation.

Die Einschränkung des Wasserverbrauchs während Dürren ist unerlässlich für den Schutz.

Making healthy choices is imperative for a better quality of life.

Gesunde Entscheidungen zu treffen ist unerlässlich für eine bessere Lebensqualität.

Growing climbing roses of a small-flowered group is imperative on supports.

Das Wachsen von Kletterrosen einer kleinblumigen Gruppe ist auf Stützen unerlässlich.

It is therefore imperative to take everyone on the journey.

Es ist daher unerlässlich, alle auf diese Reise mitzunehmen.

That's why it is imperative that we speak with her.

Deshalb ist es unerlässlich, dass wir mit ihr sprechen.

The oils on your scalp are imperative for healthy hair.

Die Öle auf Ihrer Kopfhaut sind für gesundes Haar unerlässlich.

It is therefore imperative that access to renewable energy be improved.

Daher ist eine Verbesserung des Zugangs zu erneuerbaren Energien unerlässlich.

That line is imperative as long as the capitalist encirclement exists.

Diese Linie ist unerlässlich, solange es eine kapitalistische Umkreisung gibt.

See also:

moral imperativeimperative programmingimperative moodimperative formimperative language
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